North Texas cities are making final preparations for Veterans Day on Tuesday, with several events across the Dallas-Fort Worth area honoring the men and women who have served in the U.S. military.

In Plano, a breathtaking display of 1,111 American flags is flying at the Red Tail Pavilion along East Spring Creek Parkway. Organized by the Plano East Rotary Club, the display serves as the centerpiece of the annual Flags of Honor event.

Monday’s strong winds made the sea of red, white and blue even more compelling.

“It is a sensory overload,” said the program’s founder, Ean Sullivan. “The wind, the sound of the dog tags, the sound of the honor cards, the sound of the flapping of the flags, it all comes together to give us this experience.”

The display has been drawing visitors for several

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